Substitute Senate Bill 5923 as Recommended by Housing & Local Government

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Section 1

This section adds a new section to an existing chapter 35.21. Here is the modified chapter for context.

A city is not required to adopt or enforce, or may waive, any state or local building codes applicable to temporary shelters. For purposes of this section, "temporary shelter" means a use sited in a new or existing structure or modular structure that provides temporary sleeping and shelter accommodations for persons experiencing homelessness; such use may include common areas for food preparation, showers, or other commonly used facilities.

Section 2

This section adds a new section to an existing chapter 35A.21. Here is the modified chapter for context.

A code city is not required to adopt or enforce, or may waive, any state or local building codes applicable to temporary shelters. For purposes of this section, "temporary shelter" means a use sited in a new or existing structure or modular structure that provides temporary sleeping and shelter accommodations for persons experiencing homelessness; such use may include common areas for food preparation, showers, or other commonly used facilities.

Section 3

This section adds a new section to an existing chapter 36.70A. Here is the modified chapter for context.

A county is not required to adopt or enforce, or may waive, any state or local building codes applicable to temporary shelters within an urban growth area. For purposes of this section, "temporary shelter" means a use sited in a new or existing structure or modular structure that provides temporary sleeping and shelter accommodations for persons experiencing homelessness; such use may include common areas for food preparation, showers, or other commonly used facilities.


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